Date:         Sun, 15 Dec 2002 22:48:16 -0600
Reply-To:     Jeff Palmer <jpalmer@MTS.NET>
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From:         Jeff Palmer <jpalmer@MTS.NET>
Subject:      Re: westy fridge combustion chamber sealing
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So is there any reason why I shouldn't run the fridge all summer on propane?
It takes long enough to cool down that I would prefer to just keep it
running.  What kind of wear does this cause on the fridge?  Do I have to be
thinking about replacing parts at some time in the future?

Jeff
85 Westfalia
Winnipeg (where nature has left the fridge doors open)


> Its not a point worth arguing about but if the fridge runs for 72 hours
> I'd think it had to build some measurable heat in there.
> I stated the patch I'd use.
> As far as flat gaskets you can get Mr Gasket material in flat sheet at
> FLAPS designed for exhaust gaskets that would be sufficient for high
> heat.
>
> Stan Wilder
>
> On Sun, 15 Dec 2002 23:18:32 -0500 David Beierl <dbeierl@attglobal.net>
> writes:
> > At 08:42 PM 12/15/2002, Stan Wilder wrote:
> > >Astounding !
> > >I would think muffler sealer might work buy anything close to a
> > flame
> > >should be verified safe before you count on it.
> >
> > It's a tiny flame (candle size) and the box doesn't get all that hot
> > -- not
> > even enough to discolor it particularly, IIRC.